Retired Detective shares his views on Dublin riots
Con Lee is a retired Detective Garda . He says that the government needs to take a far stronger line on crime and that repeat offenders should pay back Free Legal aid by having deductions taken from their benefits on a weekly basis. He spoke to Claire Ronan…
Sligo University Hospital third most overcrowded in country for November
Sligo University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in the country for the month of November. Sligo was only surpassed by Limerick and Cork University Hospitals, according to figures released today by the INMO. A total of 804 patients waited for a bed at Sligo University Hospital…
Bridge linking Leitrim with Donegal ‘only fit for a horse and cart’
A bridge in Leitrim is said to be only fit for a horse and cart. Donegal County Council is set to row in behind calls from their colleagues in Leitrim for much safety needed works on Lennox Bridge. The bridge is said to an important piece of infrastructure,…
North West inshore fishermen will struggle to pay bills this winter, Dail hears
Inshore fishermen in the North West will struggle to put food on the table this winter if the Government doesn’t immediately sanction financial supports. That’s according to Independent TD Thomas Pringle, who is warning that producers are currently left in an unprofitable position. The ongoing war in Ukraine…
Abbey Manor Hotel under active consideration by Planning Department
Leitrim County Council has confirmed that issues of planning concern at the Abbey Manor Hotel in Dromahair is under active consideration by their Planning Department. The Local Authority says Correspondence in relation to planning matters have been issued to the owner of the building. In a statement…
Long awaitied Link Road in Sligo to be completed in 2024
The long awaited link road between Mailcoach Road and Burton Street in Sligo Town is set to be completed next year. Funding was allocated for the project at Sligo County Council’s recent annual Budget meeting. Construction work on the road was previously expected to begin this year, however…
Gardai unable to find witnesses to alleged illegal checkpoints in Dromahair
The Garda Commissioner says Gardai in Leitrim have been unable to find any witnesses who were reportedly stopped illegally in Dromahair on Friday night. It was claimed that some local residents set up illegal checkpoints on approach roads into Dromahair, in the wake of rumours that refugees were en-route…